Bellowhead | Broadside | CD

Bellowhead were an English folk ensemble whose recordings gave traditional material large-scale instrumental arrangements. Voices, strings, brass and percussion connect lively dance rhythms with contrasting musical textures, making ensemble interplay central to the songs.

Broadside presents Bellowhead in this CD release. The programme includes Byker Hill, The old dun cow, Roll the woodpile down, bringing contrasting performances and arrangements together in a collected listening sequence.

Track List

1. Byker Hill
2. The old dun cow
3. Roll the woodpile down
4. 10,000 miles away
5. Betsy Baker
6. Black beetle pies
7. Thousands or more
8. The Dockside rant / Sailing with the tide
9. The wife of Usher's well
10. What's the life of a man?
11. Lillibulero
12. Go my way